Beverage dispensing device having audio and video feedback

a technology of audio and video feedback, which is applied in the direction of liquid handling, packaging goods, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problem that beverages cannot be accurately and efficiently dispensed

Active Publication Date: 2011-08-11
PEPSICO INC
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[0005]Of course, the methods and systems of various embodiments may include other additional elements, steps, computer-executable instructions, computer-readable data structures or computer system components. In this regard, other embodiments are disclosed and claimed herein as well.

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Often, these beverages cannot be accurately and efficiently dispensed from a dispenser given the problems with measuring and dispensing ingredients with different properties.

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[0011]FIG. 1 illustrates an exemplary dispensing system 102 that may be configured to dispense a beverage comprising a plurality of ingredients. While the exemplary dispensing system 102 will be described in the context of dispensing a beverage, those skilled in the art will appreciate that other compositions, such as medicaments, lotions, supplements, condiments, may be dispensed according to the teachings of this disclosure. Looking to FIG. 1, the exemplary dispensing system 102 includes a dispensing head 104, and a counter-located base 106, to which the dispensing head 104 may be removably mounted. Reservoirs 110a and 110b may store ingredients configured to be dispensed from dispensing system 102, such as flavored concentrates that may be in different forms, such as liquids (including syrups) or powders. Pumps 114a and 114b may be connected to reservoir 110a and 110b, respectively. The pumps 114a and 114b allow the movement of the associated ingredient through base 106 and into ...

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Abstract

Systems and methods for dispensing beverages are provided. Aspects relate to providing audio and / or visual feedback to users during the dispensing of a selected beverage. Audio and video files are stored electronically within the dispenser. In response to the selection of a beverage, audio and video files corresponding to the beverage are selected and presented to a user during the dispensing of the beverage. The sound file may correspond to the type of beverage being dispensed and the video may show a fill state of a beverage container.

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BACKGROUND[0001]Often, at restaurants or other locations such as a consumer's residence, a beverage may be created on-demand from a mixture of ingredients. An advantage of dispensing beverage in this form is that the concentrate containers and water supply typically occupy significant less space than is otherwise required to store the same volume of beverage in individual containers. Moreover, this dispensing equipment likewise eliminates increased waste formed by the empty individual containers.[0002]A typical beverage dispenser may include a pump to force an ingredient, such as a concentrate, to the head. The dispenser may include valves that may attempt to volumetrically measure then dispense certain ingredients. For example, a valve may be selectively opened in response to a consumer requesting a beverage to allow the simultaneous discharge of concentrate and water. The two liquids mix upon discharge and in the container to form the desired beverage. Moreover, some beverages are...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65B1/30
CPCB67D1/0888
Inventor DEO, INDRANIJERSEY, STEVEN
Owner PEPSICO INC
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